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Designer / Brand: Ping Zhang Work: Residence Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 19 March 2026

Praise Life

Praise Life is a residential interior design covering 320 square meters. The layout was reorganized to replace narrow and poorly lit rooms with open and bright living areas. Small rooms were merged to form a dual-aspect kitchen with north to south daylight, a piano room for the daughter, and a long dining table paired with an island bar. Modular sofas, mirrored surfaces and detailed floral patterns recall Baroque charm and reflect the outdoor views. The design aims to support family interaction, comfort and relaxed elegance in urban life.

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Designer / Brand: GOOD PLACE Work: Office Interiors Classification: Interior Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Phoenix Kanri

The design was developed based on the client's company name, Phoenix, and was inspired by the concept of Renaissance, with the aim of fostering corporate and cultural revitalization. In light of Phoenix's expertise in real estate, it seems prudent to incorporate natural materials, such as stones and wood, into every detail. The ceiling design has been meticulously crafted to embody the company's image, characterized by a heavy and substantial aesthetic. The railing of the atrium comprises three layers of laminated glass, masterfully crafted to create a sense of depth and dimensionality.

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Designer / Brand: Xiangyee Interior Design Work: Residence Classification: Interior Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Gather

Gather is a five-story family residence in Taiwan, covering 1,256.2 square meters with nine suites. The layout serves an extended family of ten. Social areas occupy the first floor, while private suites fill the upper levels. A seven-meter-high stone wall anchors the double-height living room. Curved ceiling light bands link the living and dining areas, and a ginkgo-leaf chandelier marks the dining table. Stone with blue-green veins is the main material, softened by wood veneer panels and solid wood furniture. Japanese mineral wall coatings help regulate moisture.

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Designer / Brand: Jing Ting Wu Work: Retail Design Classification: Interior Date: Monday, 16 March 2026

Slow Bakery

Slow Bakery is a retail bakery interior created within a former garage in Magong, Penghu County, Taiwan. Natural wood tones and textured concrete finishes give the space a warm and professional character. A wooden entrance door shaped like a loaf of bread, fitted with a brass handle, reflects the brand identity. A terrazzo counter and pegboard walls add function and order. Reclaimed wood and veneer panels support sustainability. Careful spatial planning improves customer flow and hygiene, and the whole interior reflects a dedication to artisanal baking.

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Designer / Brand: Xiyao Wang Work: Showroom Classification: Interior Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026

Echo Oriental

Echo Oriental is a design reinterprets traditional Chinese cosmology through a contemporary architectural lens. A central double height sand table area serves as the heart of the project, positioned beneath a celestial stretch ceiling that symbolizes the sky over a square floor plan. A signature golden vaulted ceiling with leaf embossing adds tactile richness, while a palette of green marble and warm wood facilitates a sensory dialogue. The spatial choreography utilizes compression and release to guide visitors through a progressive ritual of thresholds.

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Designer / Brand: Xixi Quan, Kau Chan and Fangru Niu Work: Compound Bookstore Classification: Interior Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026

Ferrying

Ferrying is a compound bookstore set on two floors and covering 1500 square meters. The layout follows the logic of a traditional water town block, where a river connects areas for books, goods and salons. Small bridges, village houses, miniature squares, octagonal pavilions, wooden boats and a pixelated Qilin figure shape the interior. Contemporary elements are added, such as parametric subway train lines, an augmented reality experience and a tea area. Simple local materials keep the construction budget low, including cement self-leveling, terrazzo, clay bricks and granite.

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